IB Business Risk Manager

UBS; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global wealth management firm in London seeks an operational risk support specialist to manage Third Party Risk. The role involves leading teams, supporting various frameworks, and ensuring efficient risk mitigation. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical and presentation skills, alongside a robust understanding of risk control frameworks. This position offers opportunities for career development and an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Third Party Business Risk Control frameworks.
• Prior experience within a Logistics & Control or COO function (desirable).
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities and deliver to deadline.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams across various locations supporting Third Party Risk Management.
• Provide operational risk support to the Investment Bank.
• Identify, evaluate and mitigate risks proactively.

Skills

Third Party Business Risk Control frameworks

Strong presentation skills

Analytical and problem solving skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Tools

AI delivery and execution

Job description

Overview

Job Reference # 326428BR — London — Full Time

Your role

Are you able to evaluate risk by understanding and talking to the business? Are you self-motivated and driven with vision, ability to drive multiple work streams with stringent deadlines? We’re looking for someone like that who can provide operational risk support to the Investment Bank, specifically to:

• lead teams across various locations supporting Third Party Risk Management and Business Risk Control (i.e. End User Computing, Policy Management, Regulatory Reporting & Block Leave) frameworks for the Investment Bank
• act as a point of contact within the global IB BRM team based in London, working in partnership with the business and our logistics & control partners across a broad spectrum of Third Party objectives
• own and execute KPCs on behalf of the Investment bank
• plan, execute, govern and sustain significant transformation and issue remediation projects
• perform managerial duties in capacity as Line Manager. Oversee and monitor the required controls by driving best practice for your direct reports
• provide proactive and constructive challenge in all aspects of the role, encouraging best practice and striving for consistency on a global basis
• support Operational Risk initiatives across the IB and provide input for the ongoing development of them
• provide transparent risk reporting/MI to management, auditors and regulators
• identify, evaluate and mitigate risks, proactively formulate global solutions

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Your team

You’ll be working in the Business Risk Management team within the IB, specifically partnering with the business on a wide number of Control frameworks. We are part of the IB's first line of defense. The team is responsible for embedding and maintaining the TPRM framework and Business Risk Controls to manage the IB Front Office risk environment and deliver related projects. The team provides an integrated approach to managing and operating our business and allows us to consistently assess all areas of risk, identify and prioritise gaps, manage key risks and provide a basis for evidencing effective and compliant principles and practices.

Your expertise

You have:

• an strong understanding of Third Party Business Risk Control frameworks
• prior experience within a Logistics & Control or COO function (desirable)
• strong presentation skills with an ability to negotiate and influence others
• a strong work ethic and a demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities and deliver to deadline
• strong analytical, problem solving and organisational skills - high attention to detail is critical
• strong microsoft excel, powerpoint and word skills. Experience of AI delivery and execution (desirable)

You are:

• confident with exceptional relationship building and interpersonal skills
• results orientated with a track record for delivering continuous process improvement
• able to provide conceptual input into specific projects and plans

About us

UBS is the world’s largest and the only truly global wealth manager. We operate through four business divisions: Global Wealth Management, Personal & Corporate Banking, Asset Management and the Investment Bank. Our global reach and the breadth of our expertise set us apart from our competitors. We have a presence in all major financial centers in more than 50 countries.

Join us

At UBS, we know that it's our people, with their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds, who drive our ongoing success. We’re dedicated to our craft and passionate about putting our people first, with new challenges, a supportive team, opportunities to grow and flexible working options when possible. Our inclusive culture brings out the best in our employees, wherever they are on their career journey. And we use artificial intelligence (AI) to work smarter and more efficiently. We also recognize that great work is never done alone. That’s why collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves.

We’re committed to disability inclusion and if you need reasonable accommodation/adjustments throughout our recruitment process, you can always contact us.

Disclaimer / Policy statements

UBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.